Yes being even a few states away makes for a big change. Never know what you'll find different or how much you'll find the same. I know one thing I missed when being out west in New Mexico and when I went to DC. I missed sweet tea xD. I try and stay away from sodas lately (not back then when I went on these trip), but now? Being in places like that would only make it tougher xD. I'm trying though! Gatorade is a perfect alternate when I can.